When it comes to marketing your home, Tonbridge property leaves no stone unturned. That’s because where and how your property is marketed will determine the result achieved. Once instructed, we will arrange for our experienced in-house marketing and content creator to visit the property and make sure that the property is made to look as appealing as possible to all prospective purchasers. Our marketing package includes the following components:

Once the viewing process begins, we will try our very best to work within your schedule. Rest assured, all prospective purchasers are carefully assessed prior to being accepted to view your property. We will never bring a person into your home without first knowing their full name, telephone number, market position and financial standing. Most purchasers prefer to be shown around by an agent without the vendor present. Whilst you may choose to attend the viewing, if possible, it is better to leave the house and let us undertake it.

After a viewing, we will give you honest feedback on what was positive and also any negative comments. Whilst these may simply reflect a purchaser’s individual needs, there could also be an opportunity to make changes or adjustments.

You have accepted an offer and the sale has been agreed. Now both parties need to instruct a solicitor. You may have your own in mind, but if not then we can help. Over the years we have made a list of trusted solicitors that we have noted for their experience, focus on customer care and competitive rates. All of them work on a ‘no sale, no fee’ basis.

Once you have a solicitor in place, we will write to you both to confirm the sale. This enables the solicitor to start the conveyancing process. Once your purchaser also has a solicitor in place, we will send out a Memorandum of Sale to all parties involved, and your chosen solicitor can start the conveyancing process.

The next stage in the conveyancing process for sellers involves completing a number of important and detailed questionnaires. These are primarily about the property and what is intended to be included with the sale. The questionnaires includes information on boundaries, disputes and complaints (for example, reported ‘noisy neighbour’ complaints or boundary disputes), known proposed developments (such as motorways, buildings or railways), building works, sewerage, council tax and utilities. If the property is leasehold, the seller must purchase and provide the buyer with a leasehold pack. This pack is compiled by the freeholder’s management company. It should provide important information relating to lease charges and ground rent, as well as any proposed works due to be carried out on the building.

The questionnaires will be used to draw up a draft contract which will need to be approved by both solicitors. Only when all parties are satisfied will the contracts be agreed.

Move out day has arrived, and it’s time to load up the removal van. However, before the keys are handed over, your solicitor must first receive the completion funds from your buyer’s solicitor. It is only when they have received that money that completion has formally taken place.

Completion will be confirmed via a phone call to you, and also to ourselves acting as your estate agent. As soon as possible after this, we will arrange for the new owner to collect the keys. Your completion monies will then be transferred to you via your buyer’s solicitor, usually minus your own solicitor’s fees and estate agent fees.

Congratulations! You have sold your property.